Prototype Technician

GVW Group•Hagerstown, IN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype Technician manufactures and assembles prototype and testing vehicles, systems, and components. The role supports engineering, validation, and special-build activities, including prototype part fabrication, installation and validation of components, test-system assembly and debugging, and support for in-house or field testing. The technician provides design engineers with feedback on bills of materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability, and helps translate design concepts into prototype parts when prints are unavailable. The position also supports production initiatives through part modification, implementation of new designs, and rework of components for short-lead-time special options. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Periodic travel may be required to customer locations or for testing and evaluation.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Ability to interpret dimensions on a print and make modifications as necessary.
Basic shop math skills.
Ability to create concept prints for parts during the prototyping phase.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Working knowledge of MS Office, UG NX or other CAD software, and Teamcenter is advantageous.

Nice To Haves

Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge.
Knowledge of fabrication and fabrication processes.
Welding experience.
Truck manufacturing build or process experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble prototype, engineering, validation, and special-build vehicles.
Install and validate parts and components on engineering and method-build vehicles.
Provide design engineers with feedback on bills of materials, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
Work with design engineers to create prototype parts that represent design ideas or concepts when prints are unavailable.
Manufacture prototype parts and special tools.
Assist with fabrication, assembly, modification, and debugging of test systems.
Build simple test fixtures and tools.
Support in-house or field testing.
Perform simple electrical assembly, including wiring, connectors, and circuit boards.
Support Autocar production initiatives by meeting part manufacturing and modification needs and implementing new designs on the production line.
Rework production components to support short-lead-time special options.
Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping and adherence to safe work practices.
Travel periodically to customer locations or support testing and evaluation activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.